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The U.S. does not offer routine surveillance for the virus. More people have tested positive for antibodies across all ages this summer.

Parvovirus B19 increasing in US, CDC warns. How to prevent it, recognize symptoms.

Scripps News

The Centers for Disease Control says cases of the highly contagious human parvovirus B19 are on the rise. What is it and how can we prevent it?

CDC warns cases of highly contagious parvovirus B19 are on the rise. What is it?

Arizona State

A serious rodent-borne illness with no available treatment has recently surfaced in the U.S., causing multiple deaths and triggering health advisories. The disease, known as hantavirus, is transmitted to humans from rodents through exposure to their urine, saliva, or feces. This transmission occurs when individuals come into contact with these viral droplets, often from handling contaminated materials.

Rat-Borne Disease Without Cure Spreads To Humans, Claims Four Lives

Fortune

The CDC warned of increasing viral activity on the heels of “unusually high numbers of cases” in Europe earlier this year.

Parvovirus B19 is spreading across the U.S. What to know about ‘slapped cheek’ disease

Health officials in Arizona have grown concerned after seeing an increase in a rare virus spread by rodents that can cause serious health issues. As explained by Physician's Weekly, the Arizona Department of Health Services announced in an alert that the state has seen an uptick in hantavirus infections, with seven confirmed cases and three deaths over the past six months.

Officials offer critical warning after US state confirms cases of rare but serious infection spread by animals: 'It is transmitted by various rodents'

Hawaii State

The U.S. is in the midst of what’s become an annual summer surge in COVID cases. In fact, the nation is experiencing its biggest spike in summer infections yet.

Here’s where COVID cases are spiking in the U.S.

The Independent

President Joe Biden took a swing at Donald Trump’s manners on Tuesday, saying he would attend the former president’s inauguration if he were re-elected in November.Standing on the South Lawn of the White House, shortly before departing on Marine One to New Orleans, the president was asked if he would attend the inauguration if the Republican nominee succeeds.“I have good manners, not like him,” Biden responded, referring to Trump’s refusal to attend his inauguration on January 20, 2021.Famously, Trump did not attend Biden’s inauguration, breaking the tradition of the outgoing president passing the torch to the incoming president. Tensions between...

Biden says he would attend Trump’s inauguration if he wins election – but slams former president’s manners

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The captain of the superyacht Bayesain, belonging to British technology entrepreneur Mike Lynch, has spoken out with a harrowing five-word confession as the search for the missing continues

Sunken superyacht captain exhibits bizarre behavior at hospital and gives chilling five word confession

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Atascosa County, TX

Jourdanton, TX

New York Post

A 12-year-old Texas cheerleader died Monday, four days after she suffered mysterious “life-threatening” injuries that her parents tried to treat with smoothies and vitamins, authorities announced Wednesday. 

Jourdanton Junior High School student Miranda Sipps died in the hospital Monday night after her mother finally called for help when the preteen went into respiratory distress, the Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office said.

The girl’s mother, Denise Balbaneda, and stepfather, Gerald Gonzalez, 40, were arrested for failing to seek medical help sooner for the girl during the four days while she was “mentally and physically incapacitated and non-responsive,” the sheriff said. 



The pair didn’t...

Texas cheerleader, 12, dies after parents tried to treat ‘life-threatening’ injuries with smoothies and vitamins: sheriff

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Travel Norie recently stated that the BUBONIC PLAGUE began to strike, fearing into the hearts of locals after a case was confirmed on Tuesday, July 9th. The US, including the state of Texas, will need to be very attentive to the symptoms of the Bubonic Plague, especially after health officials are investigating the cases now across the country. Recently, New Mexico and Oregon confirmed that two cases of the plague had happened in their states in March and February.

BEWARE: Texas Is Warned About DEADLY Bubonic Plague Spreading

Verywell Health

Last week, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) published a health alert due to a significant uptick in parvovirus B19 cases and the presence of associated antibodies. Parvovirus B19 is also known as Fifth disease or "slapped cheek syndrome" because of the characteristic facial rash. William Schaffner, MD, a professor...

CDC Issues Alert for Parvovirus B19 Uptick. What Are the Symptoms and Who's Most at Risk?

Knewz

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has reported that a months-long outbreak of a deadly form of pneumonia has claimed three lives. Prevailing in Northern Italy’s tourist destination of Lombardy since April 11, there have thus far been 49 cases of the so-named Legionnaires disease, Knewz.com has learned. The ECDC goes on […]

Deadly Pneumonia Outbreak Claims Three Lives at Popular Tourist Destination

Or at least a friend or neighbor who let you in on the secret. It's one of those deeply personal things, one's preference for potato salad. My grandmother made a German potato salad that was served warm and had bits of diced ham in it. Her children went bonkers for it — the in-laws not so much. There are some who prefer a Dijon-based vinaigrette and round discs of red potatoes with the skin still on. Others love to throw in a generous handful of dill or a big heaping spoonful of relish. But, there's something special about a potato salad that calls on boiled egg.

If You Put Eggs In Your Potato Salad, You Probably Have A Southern Grandma

Georgia State

A North Carolina man is asking for answers after his mom dies while on a Vodou retreat in Haiti.

A North Carolina woman dies after going on a Vodou retreat in Haiti. Her son wants answers.

The U.S. is experiencing its largest wave of COVID-19 cases since January. CDC data shows the increase across regions; we break it down.

A COVID-19 wave has surged in all US regions. Know the symptoms and new variant

Discover the top deadly diseases impacting African Americans and learn about the underlying factors causing these health disparities. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that there are several deadly diseases that strike Blacks harder and more often than they do other groups, particularly whites. What are the ones affecting...

The 7 Deadliest Diseases in the Black Community

TheConversationAU

You wake with a sore throat and realise you are sick. Is this going to be a two-day or a two-week illness? Should you go to a doctor or just go to bed? 

Most respiratory illnesses have very similar symptoms at the start: sore throat, congested or runny nose, headache, fatigue and fever. This may progress to a dry cough. 

Best case scenario is that you have “a cold” (which can be any one of hundreds of viruses, most commonly rhinovirus), which is short-lived and self-limiting. 

But some respiratory illnesses can be much more serious. Here is a brief guide...

I feel sick. How do I know if I have the flu, COVID, RSV or something else?

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The quest to prolong life has always intrigued humanity. Over time, scientists have made significant strides in understanding the factors that contribute to longevity. Although genetics accounts for about 25% of our lifespan, lifestyle choices and mental attitudes play a much more important role.

10 Signs That a Person Will Live Long

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In Arizona, cases of valley fever — a disease spread by a fungus that lives in the dirt — have more than doubled in the past year, Arizona's 12News reported. The spike in cases may be related to conditions brought about by the ongoing overheating of our planet, officials said.

Mom raises critical warning to parents after son contracts serious disease spreading across state: 'It ravaged his body'

Dehydration affects 20% to 30% of older adults and is usually caused by insufficient water intake. It may also be caused by excess water loss through diarrhea, vomiting, sweating, high fever, or side effects from medication. Dehydration occurs when a person loses more water than they take in. Water serves...

Symptoms of Dehydration in Adults Older Than 65

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Pic: Highly contagious disease spreading in the US, CDC warns

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a health advisory as the parvovirus B19 respiratory disease is spreading across the United States....

Pic: Highly contagious disease spreading in the US, CDC warns

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